From “APESHIT” to “Fake Love,” The 30 Best Music Videos Of 2018 (So Far)

2018 is halfway gone, and the year has contained some excellent moments in pop culture. Many of music’s established acts (and a selection of promising up-and-comers) have graced us with impressive content over the last few months. It has been a particularly strong year for visual feats. Beyonce and Jay-Z took over The Louvre in their “APESHIT” video, which was so evocative that the iconic museum is now offering tours inspired by the release.

Kim Petras delivered on promises of a trans princess in “Heart To Break,” Selena Gomez continued her string of innovative videos with “Back To You,” K-pop legends BTS dazzled in their intricate “Fake Love” and so many others dropped equally memorable visuals. We compiled a list of 30 of the best music videos released so far this year. Check it out below and remind us of any we might have missed.

Ari turned her world upside down and embedded sweet tributes to Manchester in the unforgettable visual for her lead Sweetener single.

27. “Sin Pijama” – Becky G feat. Natti Natasha

Stream queen Becky G follows up last year’s “Mayores” with an equally sexy free-for-all. Lush costumes and extravagant set-pieces make for one of the most luxurious slumber party fantasies of all time.

The budding pop princess channelled the several defining hits of the early millennium in her nostalgic single, and the video takes things to the next level as she recreates Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time.”

History repeats in the pop princess’ latest visual. Boasting an innovative plot and gorgeous costumes, it is more evidence of Selena’s willingness to move beyond traditional expectations for pop stars.

Celine’s Deadpool contribution is a soaring ballad, and the accompanying video provided a rare moment of levity in an action-packed year. Watching her perform the evocative anthem as the superhero dances across the stage is absurdly powerful, hysterical and brilliant.

Beyonce and Jay-Z pulled off the unthinkable with their latest surprise release, Everything Is Love. And they took things to the next level by taking over The Louvre for their “APESHIT” video. Delivering iconic looks and picture-perfect staging, it is an incredibly impressive feat from the power couple.

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